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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Neuroblastoma associated diarrhea is likely to be due to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secretory diarrhea in neuroblastoma is caused by VIP secretion, a mechanical effect of tumor activity.
Question 2 of 5
A possible differentiating symptom between osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is more characteristic of Ewing sarcoma, while osteosarcoma typically presents with pain and swelling.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST important bed side test done during initial resuscitation of an acutely ill infant are O2 saturation measurement and
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood glucose (B) is critical in resuscitation to detect hypoglycemia, a common reversible cause of deterioration, alongside Oâ‚‚ saturation, per PALS guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-month-old baby boy who is a known case of reflux nephropathy presented with high grade fever, toxicity, tachypnea, and increased work of breathing. O2 saturation in room air was 83%. You started O2 flow by face mask with Fio2 of 0.30 (30% fractional inspired O2) and admitted the baby to PICU. His CBC shows shift to left with increased acute phase reactant. Arterialized capillary blood gas analysis shows PaOâ‚‚ 65 mmhg and PCOâ‚‚ 38 mmhg; chest X-ray shows increased vascular markings and his blood culture is awaited. Of the followings, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urosepsis (A) from reflux nephropathy explains fever, toxicity, and pulmonary signs (increased markings) via systemic spread, per pediatric sepsis patterns.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the investigation that is useful in all types of shock is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ABGs and lactate (B) assess tissue perfusion and acidosis in all shock types, per critical care diagnostics.